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Thai tourism sector proposes 300-baht tax to counter over-tourism
PomPolo replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Have said this before and will say it again, at all the international airports they should just have a U-turn before passport control to take you back to your country on the same airplane you arrived in and buckets in the departure lounge that say "Please put in this bucket all the money you brought to spend on your holiday" Pompolo for head of TAT! -
Thai tourism sector proposes 300-baht tax to counter over-tourism
PomPolo replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Never heard anything so daft. Tax cars higher, for roads, water and airports improve your infrastructure and get into the 21st century. I have been to a couple of these resorts recently and they definitely don't appear to be over-touristed, the hotel prices would be increasing and they are not with plenty of availability, a scheme to line the coffers in my opinion or a bureaucrat to justify their position. -
British man arrested for begging to buy drugs in Koh Pha Ngan
PomPolo replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
You mean this is also illegal? Damn gonna have to find myself a girlfriend now! -
Smokin’ scuffle: Foreigner’s taxi tantrum goes viral in Phuket
PomPolo replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
Should have chopped his arm also - would have had problems then smoking then! I am also not the biggest fan of Thai taxi drivers at times but as a smoker can refrain from smoking for an hour or so, I find usually the offer of a small tip the guys will usually pull over for a few mins to get our cravings, half of the time they smoke themselves so are quite happy with the break and gives us a chance to socialise with our Asian brothers! -
Bangkok tuk tuk driver and tailor shop scam British YouTuber
PomPolo replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
Yeah a pure case of working under the wrong visa that youtuber deport and blacklist the Kn0b -
Bangkok tuk tuk driver and tailor shop scam British YouTuber
PomPolo replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
A muppet trying to create clickbait, you tubers wind me up get a real job, a fairly common thing in any country someone getting commission for customers, he got the original deal that he was told how is anyone scammed? An entitled idiot looking for clicks on his site. -
Agree with one of the previous posters everyone to their own, he's not harming anyone else, not my cup of tea but hey ho! Feel sorry for the bloke he must have been in a world of pain and tried everything before making that phone call that got him on the headlines of TV/AN!!!! An interesting topic of conversation for him and his buddies the next time they are out for a beer ????
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Sounds like there is a bit more to this, why was the girlfriend carrying a knife around in a "Busy public place" might sound like a heat of the moment thing if it was in their own house, but this looks more like intent and more sensible legal systems around the world would be treated very severely, possibly attempted murder.
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Complete rubbish and sounds like a trolling post. By being a guest in this country we are still held accountable to the laws of the country therefore we do have a legal right within the bounds of the laws laid down in the country however crazy they are to discuss these, this is a democracy isn't it that respects all races, cultures and opinions within it's borders equally???? 555
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Thailand are professing to be a democracy to the wider world, however it does not appear to be democratic with the 250 installed members of parliament that were never elected just allocated in the constitution so any other party would never get a majority. Freedom of speech is also important in a democracy and the right to protest - that also seems to have been taken away with the repurposing of other laws meant for the monarchy, as soon as the politicians start looking after the government again rather than a clueless military then Thailand can 'move forward' There is a reason military governments never work out, it doesn't matter how you dress it up to the wider world, they will catch on eventually! (DISCLAIMER - All opinions in this post are how I think the average Thai citizen may feel not mine - for legal clarity :))
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Move Forward Scores Surprise Victory; Pita To Become PM
PomPolo replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Look on the bright side everyone - at least we can have another coup next year, I miss those events! -
I personally think it will come to a Firi end
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British man accused of setting fire to hotel in Chiang Mai
PomPolo replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
Only someone with no common sense or education would make such a generalising and xenophobic statement. -
Not just a Thai thing so not sure we can relate it to Thai culture. I am sure there are many western men that have been taken for a lot more than 5mill by a scheming foreign x-wife, I know I fall into that category ???? Feel sorry for the guy maybe just a little bit too trusting and naive over his relationship status with his girlfriend. Sounds legally like he hasn't got much of a case, just made a large gift to his GF.
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For many, Thailand’s UN vote on Russia still a puzzle
PomPolo replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Such a stupid post. SCENARIO: China align with Russia and take the actions as their chance to annex Taiwan, the world becomes more involved. China decide to continue their invasions of South East Asian countries, firstly Philippines and eventually Thailand. QUESTION: Which way will Thailand vote in the UN resolution in this scenario? -
Very true, If I was a teacher or principle making 10-15k a month and the signer of an account with over 1 million in it, it would tempt me! Happened before and will happen again, don't mean to be the bringer of doom and gloom in a sad story, but lets wait for the follow up stories in a few months/years. i) Did she make it to university and what course is she studying? ii) How has the money been distributed between life living and university fees etc iii) Have the 'trustees' provided transparency on the money that has left the 'donation' bank account iv) Are the school/trustees taking fees for being a trustee and if so how much % v) I know they said no ATM card provided to alleviate everyone's fears - but that means nothing, how many required signatures and who does it take to make a transaction, this fund is already at 1mil and could go upwards of 2mil if people keep on donating, that would be a good reason for me not to go to university!! Happened so many times before, I am being cynical and if it does turn into a success story I will donate generously to outweigh my current cynicism in this university funding campaign, as an aside there are many more worthy causes to spend a lot of money donating to.
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Hope is a wonderful thing, but the word 'trustees' and 'I have never seen this much money in my life' do ring alarm bells, I hope she still has the drive to go to university with a million in the bank, and the 'trustees' are trustworthy enough to ensure that it all goes to the intended use. I am not belittling the young girls situation, but am aware also of how things work, and we may well be donating to a member of the government or police force in the longer term even though the intentions are good.